Surgeon X

In the near-future world of Surgeon X, a brilliant but disillusioned doctor abandons the failing antibiotic-reliant medical system to practice surgery by blade and instinct alone. Published by Image Comics in 2017, this single-issue debut is defined by the stark, expressive artwork of John Watkiss, whose moody visuals ground the story in a gritty, post-antibiotic reality. The series stands out for its prescient exploration of a world where medicine has regressed, offering a tense, character-driven thriller that feels both timely and timeless.